Alex Chidiac


Alexandra Carla Chidiac is an Australian international soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Atlético Madrid and for the Australia national team.

Early life and education

Chidiac began playing youth football with Croydon Kings where she played alongside boys. In 2011, Chidiac won the under-14B-grade premiership. She was selected to play in the Football Federation South Australia Women's Premier League with an FFSA Under 14/15 team. In 2013, Chidiac was named Premier League player of the year after scoring 33 goals. When Chidiac played at the National Youth Championships, in Coffs Harbour in July 2013, she was pronounced player of the tournament.
She attended St. Mary's College, taking classes by correspondence when she moved from Adelaide to Melbourne. After moving to Melbourne, Chidiac shared a home at LaTrobe University with four other interstate players.

Club career

Adelaide United (2014)

Ahead of the 2014 W-League season, Chidiac was signed by Adelaide United. On 21 September 2014, she made her debut in a 1–0 loss to Canberra United. On 23 November 2014, she scored her first goal in a 2–2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers. She finished the season with one goal in 9 appearances.

Melbourne City (2015–2016)

In September 2015, Chidiac signed with new W-League club Melbourne City, becoming the youngest member on Joe Montemurro’s star-studded squad. On 18 October 2015, she made her debut in a 6–0 win over Sydney FC. She made a total of 10 appearances and was part of Melbourne City's unbeaten season, which saw the team win the W-League premiership/championship double. She appeared as a late substitute in the 2016 W-League Grand Final.

Return to Adelaide United (2016–2018)

Chidiac returned to Adelaide United in September 2016, joining re-signing teammate Emily Condon and new coach Mark Jones. She made 8 appearances for the club in the 2016–17 season, scoring two goals. On 21 August 2017, Chidiac signed a new one-year contract with Adelaide United. She finished the 2017–18 season with one goal and three assists in 11 appearances.

Atlético Madrid (2018–)

On 13 July 2018, she signed with Atlético Madrid. She made her debut on 8 September 2018.

International career

In early 2015, Chidiac was called up to the senior Australia squad to tour New Zealand, aged sixteen. She made her international debut on 12 February 2015, coming on as a substitute for Lisa De Vanna in a win over New Zealand.
Chidiac was called up again ahead of the 2017 Algarve Cup, where she made two appearances.

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
126 March 2018nib Stadium, Perth, Australia1–05–0Friendly

Honours

International

Australia
;Melbourne City